Bambusa dolichomerithalla 'Green Stripe' (Green Stripe Blowgun Bamboo) - An attractive upright medium-sized clumping bamboo that can grow to about 30 feet tall with 1 1/2 to 2 inch wide culms. The culms emerge light green with pale dark green longitudinal lines that mature to yellow-green culms with dark green lines. Plant in full sun and water regularly. This plant is listed by the American Bamboo Society as requiring full sun and being hardy only to 25 F. but note that Bamboo Sorcery, the Santa Rosa California Bamboo nursery founded by the legendary Gerald Bol, lists the plant as growing in part sun and tolerating temperatures as low as 16°F. The species from Taiwan is used in craftwork and with its long straight culms with 2 feet between internodes was a favorite for making blowguns.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Bambusa dolich. 'Green Stripe'.